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     Mary Sue Elmore was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She Mrs. Mary Paxton, wife of Clyde Paxton, daughter of Z. U. Elmore, was born November 20, 1883 and died February 17, 1921, aged 37 years, 3 months and 27 days. She leaves a husband, three daughters, Dolpha, Rhodie, and Adaline; mother, one sister and one brother, Elder J. F. Elmore. Sister Paxton became a member of the Advent Christian church in early life, and proved faithful until her death. Her father, Elder Z. N. Elmore, and Edward, her brother, were both ministers of the West Virginia Conference. All three are sweetly sleeping in the cemetery at Ivydale, West Virginia.² She was born on November 20, 1883 at Roane Co., West Virginia.² As of May 3, 1902,her married name was Paxton.² She married Harrison Leonard "Harris" "Clyde" Paxton, son of Winfield Worthington "Worth" Paxton and Polyrena Malinda "Rena" Burnside, on May 3, 1902.^5,2 Mary Sue Elmore died on February 17, 1921 at Clay Co., West Virginia, at age 37.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-5523.⁶ Gracie Edith Furrow was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8,1,9 She was born on June 28, 1908 at Virginia.^6,2,7,1,9 She married Clifton Roger Wickham, son of Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff, circa 1927.^8,2,10,11,1 As of circa 1927,her married name was Wickham.¹⁰ Gracie Edith Furrow died on December 15, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^6,2,7,8,1,9 She SHAWSVILLE - Gracie Edith Wickham, age 82, of 1242 Flick Drive, died Saturday night, December 15, 1990, in a Salem hospital. She was the widow of Clifton R. Wickham and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Howard W. Bandy, Shawsville; one son, Donald R. Wickham, Salisbury, Md; a sister, Ethel Wimmer, Shawsville; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Willie Yates, with burial in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, Shawsville, Va.,
24162. Friends may call anytime Monday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 7:00 until 9:00 Monday evening. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
on December 17, 1990.⁸

     William Kenneth "Bill" Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 7, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Lyndall Mae Hall circa 1964.³ William Kenneth "Bill" Cole died on August 29, 2016 at Virginia at age 79.³ He William Kenneth (Bill) Cole, 79, of Pilot, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Elsie Cole. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lyndall Hall Cole; daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Steve Dove, of Christiansburg, and Sandra and Cary McConnell, of Monroe; grandchildren, Kenneth (Kenny) Dove, (Haley and Madi), of Floyd, Keisha Dove, of Christiansburg, and Cole McConnell, of Monroe; brothers and sisters-in-law, Perry and Jane Cole, and Roy Cole (Glenna); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Catherine Hall, Jack and Ruth Hall, and Roscoe Hall; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends, and coworkers. Bill graduated from Auburn High School in 1954, and served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. He worked at Corning Glass for 20 years, and retired from Findlay Industries, Dublin, in 2002. He also clerked for McNeil Auctions for over 50 years. Bill has lived in Pilot and farmed his entire life. His endeavors to help others was his goal, and he was a very talented person at anything he set forth to do and has passed many traits on to his family. The family would like to thank Dr. Daniel Bauer, Dr. R. Lee Meyers, DeEtta Ray, D.N.P., and Dr. Harry McCoy, and their staff for the great health care received by Bill over the years. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Horne Funeral Home. The Graveside Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016, with full military honors at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. on September 1, 2016.³

     James Earsley Simmons was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 20, 1916 at Virginia.¹ He married Claudine Cole, daughter of Dallas Lacy Cole and Docia French Altizer, on December 18, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 James Earsley Simmons died on April 18, 1987 at age 71.¹

     James William Simmons was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Callie Edwards. James William Simmons was born on January 21, 1882.² He died on June 12, 1958 at age 76.¹

     Callie Edwards married James William Simmons. Callie Edwards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Simmons. She was born on March 27, 1887.¹ She died on August 7, 1978 at age 91.¹

     Rev. Jonathan Franklin "John" Elmore was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3 He was born on July 22, 1878 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Vernella "Nilla" "Vernilla" Procious, daughter of Adam Procious and Mary M. Paxton, circa 1902.^9,10,11,8,12 Rev. Jonathan Franklin "John" Elmore died on May 22, 1951 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^2,8 He Rev. John F. Elmore, 72, retired Advent Christian minister, died early yesterday morning in a local hospital after a long illness. He lived at 609 Hillsdale Dr. Service will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the First Advent Christen Church. Rev. Herbert Spencer of Parkersburg will Officiate and burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The body is at the Bartlett Mortuary and will be taken to the church an hour before the service. Mr. Elmore had been a minister 51 years before his retirement Aug. 27, 1950. His last pastorate was the Elmore Memorial Advent Christian Church, where he served 35 years. A native of Clay County, he came to Charleston in 1913 and took over the pastorate of the First Advent Christian Church on Randolph St. At that time he had been a minister for 14 years. He was ordained to the ministry in 1899. The Elmore Church as named for Rev. R. C. Elmore, an uncle of Mr. Elmore. In addition to church work he was affiliated with Elkana Lodge No. 95, IOFF. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nilla Procious Elmore; a daughter, Mrs. Orville Reynolds, and a sister, Mrs. Letha Schoolcraft, both of Charleston. on May 23, 1951.⁸

     Fugate Clark Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 18, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1874.^3,2,4 He married Lula Alice Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos, on December 24, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 Fugate Clark Altizer died on October 30, 1930 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 54.^4,5

     Carlos Lee Altizer was buried at Basham Cemetery, near intersection of Rt. 679 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 20, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1908.^2,5 She died on March 2, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 17.^2,5

     Audrey Bertha Altizer was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁶ She was born on September 6, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of October 30, 1926,her married name was Rogers.⁴ She married William Henry Rogers on October 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Audrey Bertha Altizer and William Henry Rogers were divorced on April 15, 1940.⁵ As of November 30, 1940,her married name was Brown.⁷ Audrey Bertha Altizer married Lloyd David Brown on November 30, 1940 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁷ As of March 29, 1973,her married name was Smith.⁵ Audrey Bertha Altizer married Furman Smith on March 29, 1973 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁵ Audrey Bertha Altizer and Furman Smith were divorced on July 20, 1973 at Newport News, Virginia.⁵ Audrey Bertha Altizer died on May 1, 1974 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 65.⁶

     Reba Etta Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 She was born on January 5, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3 She married Asa Harless Boothe, son of Asa Homer Boothe and Susanna Epperly, on April 29, 1931 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 29, 1931,her married name was Boothe. Reba Etta Altizer died on January 7, 1980 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^7,3

     James Edward Elmore was buried at Friend Cemetery, Ivydale, Clay Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 24, 1877 at Roane Co., West Virginia.²

     Artis Ray Altizer was buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens, 7764 West Lee Highway, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on August 21, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 He married Leona May Altizer, daughter of John Harvey Altizer and Vennie I. Altizer, on March 5, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 Artis Ray Altizer died on September 24, 2003 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,7 He ALTIZER, Artis Ray, 91, died Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Va. He was born in Floyd County to the late Fugate Clark and Lula Light Altizer. He was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and retired from Harwood Corporation after 44 years as a designer. Survivors include his wife, Leona Altizer of Marion, Va; three sons, Bobby Altizer of Marion, Eddie Altizer of Hilton Head Island, S.C., David Altizer of Marion; two brothers, Edgar Altizer of Christiansburg, Clinton Altizer of Christiansburg; and sister, Sadie Guthrie of Christiansburg. Six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2003 at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, with Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. There will be no public visitation. Friends are asked to join at the cemetery for services. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion is serving the Altizer family. on September 25, 2003.¹

     Edgar Alden Altizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 228-01-7608.⁹ He was born on June 30, 1915 at Pleasant Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9 He married Mabel Gertrude Bowyer on September 4, 1937.^1,2,3,10 Edgar Alden Altizer died on April 11, 2005 at Virginia at age 89.^2,9 He Edgar Alden Altizer, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. He was born on June 30, 1915 in Pleasant Valley, Floyd County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Fugett Clark Altizer and Lula Light Altizer. He retired from Hercules, Inc. at the Radford Arsenal in May, 1980 with 38 years of service, as a supervisor in the Utilities Department. During his last two years of service he was an instructor and teacher in the Utilities Department where he taught math and biology to help the water and sewage workers get Virginia State Certification. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Mabel Bowyer Altizer of Christiansburg; children and spouses, Rodney and Linda Altizer of Christiansburg; Dixie and Dr. Roger Thurman of Wilson, N.C; Rebecca and Pete Whitlock and Carlos Altizer of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Derek Altizer and Dana Partin; Bianca Thurman, Roger Zalon Thurman, Jr., Gregory Whitlock, Stephen Whitlock, Brock Whitlock, Jocelyn Sanders and Clayton Altizer; nine great grandchildren; sister, Sadie Guthrie of Christiansburg; special friends Robin Beeken and Judy Nichols. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren with Pastor Don Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider, Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or Christiansburg Fire Department, Depot Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The Altizer Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com.
on April 12, 2005.²

     Asa Harless Boothe was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on October 13, 1911 at Virginia.^5,3 He married Reba Etta Altizer, daughter of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on April 29, 1931 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 Asa Harless Boothe died on September 22, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^5,3

     Asa Homer Boothe was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 3, 1866.² He married Susanna Epperly, daughter of Jobe/John Epperly and Martha A. Basham, on January 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Asa Homer Boothe died on December 16, 1940 at age 74.²

     Susanna Epperly was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 12, 1880 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Asa Homer Boothe on January 21, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 21, 1901,her married name was Boothe. Susanna Epperly died on February 13, 1942 at age 61.³

     Leona May Altizer was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married Artis Ray Altizer, son of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on March 5, 1938 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Leona May Altizer died on March 24, 2013 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She Leona Mae Altizer, 92, of Marion, passed away on March 24, 2013 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County to the late John and Vinnie Scaggs Altizer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Artis Altizer. She had attended the Marion Baptist Church. Survivors include her three sons, Bobby R. Altizer and wife, Mary F., Ten Mile, Tenn., Edward C. Altizer, Hilton Head Island, S.C., and David A. Altizer, Marion; her grandchildren, David A. Altizer Jr., Katherine Taylor, Elizabeth Thacker, Alex Altizer, Bradley Altizer, Tammy Perkins; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Slater officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. on March 26, 2013.³

     John Harvey Altizer was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born in 1876; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as May 15, 1875.^1,2,4 He married Vennie I. Altizer on August 4, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 John Harvey Altizer died in 1946.^1,2

     Vennie I. Altizer was buried at Altizer Cemetery, from Riner, Rt. 685, left Rt. 8, cemetery is on a hill above an old Altizer home, Chestnut Ridge, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 230-07-4197.⁴ She was born on October 14, 1890.⁴ She married John Harvey Altizer on August 4, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of August 4, 1917,her married name was Altizer.² Vennie I. Altizer died in March, 1974 at age 83.⁴

     Mabel Gertrude Bowyer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on July 28, 1918 at Virginia.⁵ She married Edgar Alden Altizer, son of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on September 4, 1937.^5,1,2,3 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was Altizer.⁵ Mabel Gertrude Bowyer died on July 29, 2008 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 90.³ She Mabel Bowyer Altizer, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the age of 90, following a prolonged chronic illness, at Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Va. The daughter of the late Ervin Garfield and Zelie Bowyer of Newport, Va., she was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar Alden Altizer, they were long time residents of Christiansburg, as well as members of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her four children, Rodney Alden Altizer, Carlos Wayne Altizer and Rebecca A. Whitlock, all of Christiansburg, Dixie A. Thurman, Wilson, N.C; a sister, Mary B. Reynolds, Covington, Va; grandchildren, Greg Whitlock, Derek Altizer, Dana A. Partin, Jocey A. Saunders, all of Christiansburg, Va., Steve Whitlock, Brock Whitlock, Floyd, Va., Bianca Thurman, Roger Zalon Thurman, Jr., Wilson, N.C. and Clay Altizer, of Starkville, Miss; and twelve great-grandchildren. The family suggests those wishing to make memorial donations consider Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068 or Christiansburg Fire Department, 190 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008 at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by Pastor Don Peters. The Altizer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. On line condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservic.com. on July 30, 2008.³